Chemistry, B.S. - Polymer Chemistry Option
The Chemistry Department at Millersville offers a B.S. Chemistry degree with an option in Polymer Chemistry that satisfies the guidelines set forth by the American Chemical Society. The Department of Chemistry is currently initiating the process of having the option certified by the American Chemical Society. Polymer chemistry has become an important area in the chemical industry. It is estimated that 50% of all chemists will work in polymer chemistry in some capacity during their careers. Polymer chemistry forms the basis for the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, paints, coatings, adhesives, and many other chemical products. Although most polymer chemists are employed by industry there are also jobs available in academics and in the government.
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Major in Chemistry, BS
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100 AND 200 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES
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A grade of C or better is required in the 100/200 level courses before proceeding to the courses for which they are pre-requisites.
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300 AND 400 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES
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CHEMISTRY OPTIONS
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Option in Polymer Chemistry - See separate block
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Option in Polymer, Chemistry, BS
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Electives - Choose 11 hours from:11 hours
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Chemistry in Nanotechnology
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Plant Biochemistry
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Biochemistry 1
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Biochemistry 2
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Analytical Biochemistry Lab
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Environmental Chemistry
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Advanced Laboratory 1
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Advanced Laboratory 2
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Environmental Chemistry 2
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Topics in Chemistry
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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Processing Nonmetallic Materials
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Polymer and Ceramic Technology
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Total hours25 hours